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Inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy and mass spectrometry revealed that natural metal chelators, so-called siderophores, which are produced by bacteria and plants, make much better absorbers of cadmium, and potentially other toxic metals, than synthetic EDTA, and so could improve the efficiency of phytoremediatioon systems.

Researchers in India have used laser spectroscopy and other techniques to study a novel doped telluride glass of technological interest. The material could have potential as new kind of high temperature sensor.

Lead contamination in the black paper used to mask dental X-ray paper has been determined for the first time using AAS. The worrying results suggest that the used material represents an environmental waste problem requiring pre-treatment before disposal.

Simultaneous determination of an inorganic UV filter used in sunscreen, titanium dioxide, and several minor, trace or toxic elements has been undertaken using inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES). The multi-element analysis of sunscreen creams and lotions was compared with atomic absorption spectroscopic data.

Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) and other techniques have been used to demonstrate the effectiveness of a natural surfactant molecule in removing heavy metals from solutions for potential bioremediation applications.